In your role working as a paralegal or legal assistant for eHarbour, draft a memorandum to Daniel Hudson, the eHarbour general counsel, discussing the need for all eHarbour employees and independent contractors to sign a new confidentiality agreement and non-competition agreement as a condition of continued employment and business relationship with eHarbour. In the memorandum, discuss and analyze the basic elements for a valid contract. In addition, discuss the benefits of a confidentiality agreement and non-competition agreement for eHarbour.
LS311 Business Law
Unit 5 Assignment
Student Name: Jane Doe
Date:
MEMORANDUM
Date: [today’s date]
To: Daniel Hudson
From: [student name]
Re: Confidentiality and non-competition agreements
Introduction
[Provide an introduction in this section.]
Confidentiality Agreements
[Discuss confidentiality agreements in this section.]
Non-competition Agreements
[Discuss non-competition agreements in this section.]
Elements for Valid Contract
[Discuss the elements for a valid contract in this section and whether continued employment
satisfies the consideration requirement. “Consideration in bilateral contracts normally consists of
a promise in return for a promise (Miller, 2016, p. 183).”]
Conclusion
[Give a brief conclusion in 1–2 sentences.]
References
Miller, R. (2016). Fundamentals of business law today: Summarized cases, (10th ed.). Cengage.